St. Paul daily globe. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1884-1896, 1887-10-02

his companions was driven to the Nor
NAL school building, in front Of which a
stand had been erected for the formal
tiles of the reception. The pOpulace
seemed on fire with enthusiasm, accom-
panying the carriages on their way and
maintaining one unceasing din of
cheers. Thousands of national flags
were flying from the windows along the
way, and many buildings were elabOr-
ately decorated with bunting. 1t
was dark before the procession,
reached its stand and the time for the
departure-Of the train was already past,
Tie great square contained as nearly as
could be estimated by the glare OF the
electric lights more than 10000 persons.
Senator Voohees called the assembloge
to order, asked for silence and an
nounced that Hon. Richard Thompson
would welcome to Terre Haute the
Thompson, in the course of his speech
of welcome, dwelt briefly upon the
boundleSS resources of the Mississippi
valley, to which the president was max
ing his first visit. He spoke of the pride
OF the people of Terre Haute in the Wa
bash valley, and especially in their
beautiful city. He asked leave to an
ticipate that when the president
should have seen more of the West
he might realize more than ever how
much reason there was for all to keep
the United States in the front rank Of
nations, and conserve those principles
for which the fathers fought. The
president
REPLIED AS FOLLOWS:
have Travelled now through the state of
Indiana and seen something of its fertility
and wealth and a little of its people, 1t seems
lifting that,as we leave its borders, we should,
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moment and express the pleasure which a
brief visit to your state has afforded u.s.
am told too that Terra Haute is one of the
most beautiful cities of which Indiana can
know so little about it and have SO little op-
portunity now to see it. The fact that
this particular neighborhood forms
the richest portion of a very rich ana
ulation which doubtless you fully appreci-
ate; but of all your products, perhaps the
most widely known is the Tall Sycamore of
the Wabash" for this place has been pretty
well advertised as the home of that particu-
lar tree; During the last two and a half
years have become somewhat acquainted
with sycamore and have made up my mind
that it has height enough and size enough
name of your city indicates its beautiful and
commanding location, the rich and fertile
country all about it. its excellent means of
transportation and communication and its ex-
tSHsi'C uistuulacttiTeS ana industries already
in operation deprive its citizens of any
excuse if it shall not further expand
and prosper. The kind greeting and
hearty welcome which have been ac-
corded us by the citizens of Indiana
make us feel that we are parting with
friends, and we shall remember none
among them with more grateful pleasure
than the people of Terre Haute.
Upon the conclusion of the speeches
the visitors were escorted again to their
carriages, and as soon as these could be
freed from the multitude drove rapidly
to the depot and took their train for st.
Louis.
AT ST. LOUIS.
ST. Louis, Oct. 1.-The presidents
special train arrived at the union depot
at 80 p. IN. The president immedi-
ately alighted with Mrs. Cleveland, and
after hearty greeting by Maj. Francis
and committee who were waiting to
receive him, the president and his wife
entered carriage and were at once
driven to the residence of Mai. Francis.
where they will spend tomorrow. With
the exception of a visit to church in the
forenoon, the president will rest until
Monday.